Travel vaccinations · South America
Travel vaccinations for Brazil
Going to Brazil? Most travellers need hepatitis A, typhoid and a tetanus booster, and yellow fever vaccine is recommended for many areas, including Rio and São Paulo.
Reviewed by Kardo Ali, Superintendent Pharmacist (GPhC 2233113) · November 2026
Brazil at a glance
- Most travellers Hepatitis A, typhoid and tetanus
- Yellow fever Recommended for many areas, including Rio, São Paulo and Iguaçu Falls
- Malaria Low risk; tablets rarely needed
Vaccines
Vaccines for Brazil
Everyone should be up to date with their routine UK vaccines, including MMR and the diphtheria, tetanus and polio booster. On top of that, the official UK advice for Brazil is:
Depending on your trip, your pharmacist may also recommend the chikungunya vaccine, or discuss the dengue vaccine if you’ve had dengue before. Whether you need the vaccines marked “some travellers” depends on how long you’re staying, where you’re going and what you’ll be doing.
Many vaccines need more than one dose, so the total depends on the course you need. Your pharmacist will confirm it before you go ahead. Some travel vaccines, such as hepatitis A and typhoid, may also be free from your GP.
| Vaccine | Who it’s for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | Most travellers | from £60 |
| Typhoid | Most travellers | £37 |
| Tetanus (diphtheria, tetanus and polio booster) | Most travellers | from £37 |
| Yellow fever, including certificate | Some travellers | £80 |
| Hepatitis B | Some travellers | from £45 |
| Rabies (before travel) | Some travellers | from £85 |
Coming back for your next dose or a booster? Book it directly.
Yellow fever
Brazil doesn’t require a yellow fever certificate, but the vaccine is recommended from 9 months of age for many areas, including Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo (cities and states), Brasília, Iguaçu Falls and the Amazon. It isn’t recommended for Fortaleza or Recife. Cases have been reported in São Paulo state in 2026.
Malaria
The risk is low in the Amazon basin, including Manaus, very low elsewhere, and there’s none at Iguaçu Falls. Avoiding mosquito bites is usually enough, and antimalarial tablets are only considered in exceptional cases.
Stay well
Other things to know
Dengue, Zika, chikungunya and Oropouche
All spread by insect bites. Use repellent and cover up.
Schistosomiasis
Avoid swimming or wading in fresh water.
Rabies
Avoid contact with animals and get medical help straight away after any bite or scratch.
This page is based on advice from the UK’s National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC), checked in November 2026. Advice can change, so we’ll always check the latest at your consultation. You can also see it on TravelHealthPro.
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